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Location: Cork, Ireland | I ofen wonder who carved the plastic neck on my Applause... |
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August 2002
Posts: 8307
Location: Tennessee | Probably an IMM ... |
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January 2003
Posts: 146
Location: Ct./ USA | So you "past workers" carved necks from the CMM? Pardon me but it is called the CMS. It is still in use. The engineering department does a fantastic job of programing it and it has never produced better. And oh by the way we do some unprofiled necks that are a real challenge for an experienced carver. I do not want to get in deep because of company "secrets" that must be respected. God Bless Ovation and its proud players. |
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Posts: 4619
Location: SoCal | Adamas72, always appreciate when you post...we appreciate what you and your fellow workers (past and present) have given us...instruments that 'sing'. |
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January 2007
Posts: 137
Location: Massachusetts | I was working for a firearms manufacturer from the mid 60's to the late 70's and I witnessed the automation of the gun stock operations that were hand shaped and sanded when I first stated there and were for the most part automated when I left. Automation was the start of the downward spiral of the American labor force. A much more efficient procedure, but no soul. |
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December 2001
Posts: 7230
Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | From the first visit to the factory I really thought (and still do) that they truly embrace the "Connecticut Yankee" mentality. Essentially as I see it, taking the tried and true method and improving on it with technology.
Computerization for the heavy lifting and save the finish work for the keen eyes and steady hands.
I think the most uttered phrase after each tour of the factory by people going through the 1st time is... "wow, I didn't realize so much handwork went into these guitars." |
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November 2008
Posts: 400
Location: Northwest Arkansas | All I know is Ovation has the best neck in the business. I play acoustic almost solely and after a few hours it can get kind of tedious. Not with my Adamas. Thanks for all you and whoever else worked on my Adamas. |
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